“Bikram has made me a healthier person, inside and out. Not only have I seen and felt physical improvements (flexibility, weight control, toning…) but Bikram Yoga has positively influenced my confidence and spiritual well-being”

- Emma (SCU student)

“I began Bikram Yoga two years ago to lose weight & get in shape. Since then, I've been doing Bikram about 2-3 times per week and not only have I lost weight (15 pounds), but I am living proof of the following health benefits: Less problems with sciatica & sleep apnea, healthier skin tone on face & arms, improved endurance (in activities such as hiking & biking), improved nasal breathing, increased overall energy level, balance & flexibility, improved foot, ankle & knee strength & decreased allergy attacks. Overall, I feel healthier than I have in years & I'm rarely sick with the colds & cough that used to plague me every winter”

- Gina Jackman

“This is just a short note to say thank you (and the other great instructors) for all of your encouragement during the past two years of my Bikram Yoga practice. I have learned a lot. Most importantly I have healed a lot. When I started my practice my health was not the best, in fact it was determined that I needed an operation to avoid additional complications. However, in my search for alternatives to a major operation I began my yoga practice. The condition for which I was to have the operation has subsided and this is evidence to the doctors and myself of the healing that takes place if the body, mind and spirit are allowed to unite as one. This is the best thing that could have happened for me and the benefits will continue as I continue to advance my yoga practice. Namaste"

- Deborah

“I came to Bikram yoga because a friend recommended it, and I personally felt that the heat would be good for detoxing my body and the forms good for strength. I had also only planned to stay with Bikram till I was strong enough to move into more advanced yoga. 14 months later I continue to stay with Bikram yoga because I like my yoga family, the schedules work well with my work and personal life, the heat allows me to go deeper into form and meditation, and all around brings a wonderful peace and balance to my life”

- Martin Wetterhorn

“There are many times I feel electrical surges of energy penetrate through my entire being when I leave a class. There are no other words that come to mind besides getting in the class and staying focused on improving the development of the body and mind. I love it”

- Anonymous

“My father and I have been runners for many years. He was looking for an additional form of exercise that would build strength and flexibility, and complement his running. He started Bikram Yoga in August 2005, and was pleased to find out that the practice provided him with a strenuous workout that not only included strength and flexibility, but also cardio and endurance. At that time, we were training to run a half marathon in October. My father would tell me that his running was improving with the addition of yoga, even though he was running fewer miles per week. He was encouraging me to try Bikram Yoga with him, so in November I signed up for a one-week trial. After the first few classes, I wasn't sure whether it was right for me. I decided to try it for three months, and as I began to understand the Postures and improve my form, I could see benefits of Bikram Yoga to my body and my health. I feel good when I practice yoga. My muscles are more toned and it helps me to unwind after a busy day at work. We recently completed The Napa Valley Marathon in March. Bikram Yoga was an important part of our training program. It helped us to maintain a strong pace throughout the race. Encouraged by the results we have seen, we just extended our membership for one year. Bikram Yoga is a complete form of exercise. It has been a great activity for us to do together.”

- Lisa and Gary Christensen

“I tore my meniscus tissue in my right knee in 2002. I was taking painkillers (heavy doses), applying ice packs etc…. but the pain was not going and I was bedridden for 3 months. Doctors advised me to have surgery; well, that was not an option for me. Then I went to India and did a Kerala Auyurvedic treatment. I also did physiotherapy with an Orthopedic. I came back and joined Bikram Yoga—I was not regular because there was too much pain and I had developed some side effects from the painkillers. Well once I got o.k. I again joined in Nov 2004. It has helped me. I think the heat is also helping me along with the postures…it is making my knee strong, It is still painful at times, but I know this is the only way out for me.”

- Kavita

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